Bryson DeChambeau will look to defend his US Open crown at Oakmont Country Club this week and his actions after winning the major in 2024 proved his dedication to the sport

Three years ago nearly to the day, DeChambeau — who theretofore had publicly declared his allegiance to the PGA Tour — announced he was leaving for LIV. For the Saudi-backed tour, it was a coup, landing the game's most enigmatic figure. For DeChambeau, it was a massive financial haul, worth reportedly north of $125 million.

The most interesting man in golf was at it in full force on Tuesday in advance of this week’s U.S. Open at Oakmont.